The Rays already have a team-high 10 players on the disabled list and received more bad news on Friday with Brandon Guyer needing season-ending shoulder surgery.
Giants get in on Marlins' 'Lo viste' sign
“Lo viste,” the Marlins' rally sign, is being used now by some of the Giants.
Boni has surgery, could be back in four weeks
Best-case scenario, Marlins center fielder Emilio Bonifacio will be back before the All-Star break. Bonifacio had surgery on Friday morning to repair ligament damage in his left thumb.
Oviedo gets visa, headed to Florida on Monday
After spending eight months clearing up legal issues relating to his identity, Juan Carlos Oviedo is scheduled to arrive in Florida on Monday.
DNA on saved samples key to Clemens trial
A forensic scientist testified Friday that Roger Clemens' DNA was found on a needle and two cotton balls that former strength-and-conditioning coach Brian McNamee says he kept for several years before turning them over to the government, introducing a crucial element of the prosecution's case in the federal perjury trial of the former pitcher.
Chipper remains sidelined, return unknown
As Braves third baseman Chipper Jones displayed a multicolored bruise that illuminated most of the lower portion of his left leg on Friday afternoon, he did not know when he might return to the Braves' lineup.
Middlebrooks gets a rest; Adrian back at first
When the Red Sox opened their homestand against the Rays on Friday night, third baseman Will Middlebrooks was on the bench.
Dice-K to start second rehab stint Saturday
Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will start his second Minor League rehab assignment on Saturday when he pitches for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Mets giving Hefner another turn in rotation
Manager Terry Collins said Thursday that Jeremy Hefner has done enough to start again in place of Miguel Batista.
Bucs honoring Army Ranger Parnell all weekend
On Memorial Day, nowhere — nor never — is there a shortage of deserving people to honor. And sometimes a day isn't enough, so the Pirates essentially are making Lt. Sean Parnell a Memorial Weekend honoree.
Rolen progressing, but taking time in rehab
Injured Reds third baseman Scott Rolen, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since May 12 because of a left shoulder strain, reported progress in the past couple of days with his rehab.
Rox place Hernandez on DL, add Nieves
The Rockies placed catcher Ramon Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list with a left hand strain and selected the contract of catcher Wil Nieves from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday.
Pirates part ways with slumping McLouth
The Pirates on Friday designated slumping former All-Star Nate McLouth for assignment and recalled Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Maybin reflects on ups and downs at Fan Cave
Cameron Maybin, one of three Padres to visit the MLB Fan Cave on Friday, looked back on what has been a roller-coaster season.
Berkman has surgery, expected back this year
Lance Berkman underwent successful surgery on his injured right knee Friday and the Cardinals expect the first baseman to be able to return later this season.
Berkman not ready for final chapter of career
Lance Berkman revived his career with the Cardinals last season, and despite a knee injury that will likely sideline him for at least the next two months, he has plenty more to offer.
Moores: Three OK'd to pursue Padres purchase
Three groups have been approved by Major League Baseball to review the books of the San Diego Padres for a possible purchase of the franchise, John Moores, the team's majority owner, told MLB.com on Friday.